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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Built Heritage Conservation
Reference SU4020 Version 7
Created July 2021 SCQF Level SCQF 10
Approved July 2002 SCQF Points 15
Amended September 2021 ECTS Points 7.5

Aims of Module
To provide the student with the ability to understand issues influencing built heritage conservation, and to develop a critical approach towards the application of conservation and intervention techniques.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Recognise and critically assess the meaning of conservation in the built environment.
2 Identify and critically evaluate issues and criteria influencing the conservation of selected structures or sites.
3 Record and present information pertinent to the conservation of selected structure or sites, using a range of techniques.
4 Formulate conservation strategies appropriate to selected structures or sites, based on the issues, criteria and information identified.

Indicative Module Content
This module will explore all key areas of built heritage conservation commencing with the meaning of conservation in the built environment; current guidelines; relevant case studies; assessment of heritage value; recording and measurement of the historic built environment (use of 3D HD laser scanning, site specific data gathering); urban desgin implications of building conservation relevant to conservation will be investigated.

Module Delivery
The module is delivered using a blend of lectures workshops and tutorials. The delivery of this module will be supported through case studies,research, group activities and discussion forums.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 35 N/A
Non-Contact Hours 115 N/A
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL 150 N/A
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body    

ASSESSMENT PLAN
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Coursework Weighting: 100% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4
Description: An investigative report using a selected case structure or site. This is presented within a conservation plan, which should describe a systematic approach to the conservation of the case study.

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
The overall module grade is based on 100% weighting of Component 1 (Investigative Report). An overall minimum grade D is required to pass the module. Non-submission will result in an NS grade.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A A
B B
C C
D D
E E
F F
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module None, in addition to Stage 3/Stage 4 entry requirements.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

ADDITIONAL NOTES
Where appropriate mixed discipline team working will be encouraged in the formative stages.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 BS 7193, 1998, Guide to the principles of the conservation of historic buildings.
2 Feilden, B.M., 1994, Conservation of historic buildings, Oxford, Butterworth Architecture.
3 National Heritage Training Group (2007) Traditional building craft skills: skills needs analysis of the built heritage sector in Scotland.
4 Students will be expected to draw material from key sources in the field of study, to include Journal of Architectural Conservation and Historic Scotlands research and guidance publications and "Technical Advice Notes".

Robert Gordon University, Garthdee House, Aberdeen, AB10 7QB, Scotland, UK: a Scottish charity, registration No. SC013781